Home Page: Briese Family Genealogy Pages

This page provides access to two genealogical trees; "Briese in Australia" traces the descendants of J.L. Briese in Australia from 1855, while "German Connections" looks at the family of J.L. Briese who remained in Germany.

Anyone can explore the databases, but if you choose to register and log in, you will have access to more detailed information and can even contribute information directly.

All help in adding information about family members, photographs and stories of the lives of our ancestors will be greatly appreciated and will make this site more interesting and more complete.

This site focuses on one person and his descendants:

Johann Ludwig Briese

born in Potrzymowo, Posen 1823

emigrated to Australia 1855

died in Jindera, NSW, 1911

Why is the family tree a silver birch?The meaning of the Briese name
Who was Johann Ludwig Briese and where did he come from?
What was life like there, why did he leave and how did he get here?
What was life like in Australia for a non-English speaker in the 19th century?
How many descendants does he have and where do they live now?
Who belongs to the different branches of the Briese tree and what is their history?
Are there any other "relatives" still living in Germany?
How many different Briese families are there in Australia?
Where do other Briese families live in Australia and the world?
Is there a Briese family crest and is it worth anything?

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